The map will divide the continent into squares that measure 90 metres x 90 metres — giving 100-times greater resolution than the best current maps of African soils, say scientists. Valuable update ...

A new map of nearly all of Africa shows exactly where the continent’s 1.3 billion people live, down to the meter, which could help everyone from local governments to aid organizations.

Africa is much bigger than you think. Traditional maps have downplayed the size of the continent in comparison to other parts of the world for hundreds of years.